Principal AI Scientist: Generative NLP Leader, Remote

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits package

Performance-based bonuses

Stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Extensive paid time off and holidays

Fully remote work environment

Budget for professional development,C

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a visionary Principal AI Scientist to lead groundbreaking research in generative models and NLP. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in Upington, Northern Cape, ZA, or across South Africa.

You will guide a team of researchers and engineers, shaping the future of AI with large language models and human-computer interaction. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D., a strong publication record, and hands-on experience deploying state-of-the-art

Qualifications

• PhD in CS/AI/ML or related field required.
• Publication track record in top AI venues.
• Fluent Python with TensorFlow or PyTorch experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D in LLMs and diffusion models.
• Mentor AI researchers and engineers.
• Publish findings at top AI conferences.
• Collaborate with product to deploy models.
• Stay ahead of AI trends.

Skills

Generative AI

NLP

Python

Distributed training

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in CS/AI/ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MLOps

Distributed systems

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a visionary Principal AI Scientist to lead groundbreaking research in generative models and NLP. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in Upington, Northern Cape, ZA, or across South Africa.

You will guide a team of researchers and engineers, shaping the future of AI with large language models and human-computer interaction. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D., a strong publication record, and hands-on experience deploying state-of-the-art